We are considering getting a new server with 2022 essentials for the office. The Azure Active Directory included with 365 isn't sufficient for our needs, but Server Standard is overkill and too expensive. All we need is a domain controller. I want to first demo it in a home lab, but I can't for the life of me figure out how. What am I missing. I've tried searching these forums, but got the needle in the haystack problem.
It does not exist https://forums.mydigitallife.net/posts/1687408/ P.S. Essentials never had any trials, it was always available as full version